Which of the following precautions must a nurse take while caring for clients with HIV/AIDS to reduce occupational risks?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following precautions must a nurse take while caring for clients with HIV/AIDS to reduce occupational risks?

A. Transport specimens of body fluids in leak proof containers. B. Seek prescription for a fusion inhibitor to reduce risk of infection. C. Avoid administering IV drugs. D. Avoid cleaning the client’s room,especially cleaning urine,stoolor vomit.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

While caring for an HIV-positive patient who is hospitalized with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia,you note that all of these drug therapies are scheduled for 10:00 AM. Which nursing action is most essential to accomplish at the scheduled time?

A. Administer the protease inhibitor indinavir (Crixivan) 800 mg PO. B. Infuse pentamidine (Pentam-300) 300 mg IV over 60 minutes. C. Have the patient “swish and swallow” nystatin (Mycostatin) 5 mL. D. Apply acyclovir (Zovirax) cream to oral herpes simplex lesions.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The best treatment for mononucleosis is:

A. Antibiotics. B. Physical therapy. C. NSAIDs. D. Rest and fluids.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What effect does the action of the complement system have on inflammation?

A. Modifies the inflammatory response to prevent stimulation of pain B. Increases body temperature, resulting in destruction of microorganisms C. Produces prostaglandins and leukotrienes that increase blood flow, edema, and pain D. Increases inflammatory responses of vascular permeability, chemotaxis, and phagocytosis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What type of dressing will the nurse most likely use for the patient in Question 14?

A. Dry, sterile dressing B. Absorptive dressing C. Negative pressure wound therapy D. Telfa dressing with antibiotic ointment

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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